Effectiveness of Acupuncture and Integrative Care to Reduce Pain and Anxiety in Women Undergoing Gynecological Cancer Surgery

What this Trial Is About

Patients undergoing surgery for gynecological cancer often experience high levels of anxiety before the operation due to uncertainties about their diagnosis, treatment, and outlook. After surgery, pain and quality of life concerns can worsen emotional distress and symptoms. This research aims to explore how complementary and integrative medicine CIM treatments, including acupuncture, might affect anxiety, pain, and overall quality of life in these patients. The study involves three groups one receiving standard supportive care without additional treatments, one receiving touch and relaxation therapy before surgery, and one receiving both pre-operative touch and relaxation therapy along with acupuncture during surgery. The CIM program is provided within 24 hours before and during the surgical procedure to assess its impact. Participants will be assessed for changes in pain and anxiety from one hour before surgery to 24 hours after surgery. Researchers will also monitor the use of pain medications during surgery and the first day after. The study includes questionnaires and evaluations to measure quality of life and symptom changes. The total participation period covers the surgery and 24 hours following it, with safety and treatment effects monitored during this time.

Acupuncture and Integrative Care in Gynecological Surgery